Molecular weaving makes polymer composites stronger without compromising function
03/21/24 — College of Chemistry: New discovery could have a “huge impact on the materials industry”
Materials science
MSE professor Kristin Persson named to Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
02/26/24 — Honor recognizes pioneering work and leadership in promoting science in society
New structural insights could lead to mechanical enhancement in alloys
02/21/24 — Researchers advance their understanding of metallic materials with potential applications in airplane turbines, nuclear reactors, equipment for space exploration
Researchers make advances toward more effective IBD therapies
02/01/24 — New regenerative medicine technique may repair and protect the colon
Scientists advance affordable, sustainable solution for flat-panel displays and wearable tech
01/22/24 — Berkeley Lab: New 3D-printable material could enable cheaper manufacturing processes for next-gen OLED televisions, smartphones, light fixtures and wearable devices
Scaling up nano for sustainable manufacturing
11/08/23 — Berkeley Lab: Scientists, led by Berkeley engineer Ting Xu, have developed multipurpose, recyclable nanosheets for electronics, energy storage, and health and safety applications
Fall magazine is here
11/06/23 — Latest Berkeley Engineer features a renaissance in nuclear power, innovating the next generation of batteries, and unearthing a legacy
Materially better
11/06/23 — To make next-gen batteries, professor Gerbrand Ceder is finding innovative ways to accelerate the research on key materials.
Researchers demonstrate new 3D printing technique for quantum sensors
10/31/23 — Innovation may lead to novel applications in precision measurement, biological imaging and environmental monitoring
Women leaders at six top research universities urge more diversity in semiconductor workforce
10/23/23 — Science: Dean Tsu-Jae King Liu part of new consortium aiming to improve training in microelectronics to meet increased demand
Researchers develop new AI-based design method for metamaterials
10/10/23 — Innovative approach can create everyday products with novel mechanical properties
Creating a lithium-ion battery for the future
10/05/23 — Unique manganese-based material may pave the way for cheaper, more powerful Li-ion batteries
Grace Gu selected as inaugural recipient of the LLNL Early Career UC Faculty Initiative
10/02/23 — LLNL: Assistant professor of mechanical engineering to receive $1M as part of LLNL, University of California partnership for AI-driven additive manufacturing research
Accelerating sustainable semiconductors with ‘multielement ink’
09/28/23 — Berkeley Lab: New material developed by Berkeley engineers could enable green, low-carbon manufacturing of next-gen microelectronics
Researchers demonstrate heat-induced pyroelectricity in viruses
09/25/23 — Discovery may pave the way for new bio-inspired devices
Berkeley engineer Gerbrand Ceder leads new consortium to make batteries for EVs more sustainable
09/13/23 — Berkeley Lab: Breakthrough battery technology could ramp up domestic supply chain of critical minerals driving clean energy transition
Three Berkeley Engineering professors selected for Bakar Fellows Spark Awards
08/31/23 Berkeley News — Awards will provide support for innovative research in cryptography, robotics and medicine
Scientists develop parallel method for fog harvesting and water treatment
08/17/23 — Nanoengineered meshes powered by sunlight work continuously to collect water and remove pollutants
As tough as they come
05/17/23 — Researchers measured the highest toughness of any material ever while studying an alloy made of chromium, cobalt and nickel.
Berkeley engineers develop multicolored light-emitting array on a single chip
05/10/23 — With limitless colors, device may lead to advances in spectroscopy